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safeguarding
The maintenance or protection of something, especially abstract values, rights, or conditions.
Die Wahrung des Friedens ist das oberste Ziel der diplomatischen Bemühungen.
The safeguarding of peace is the highest goal of diplomatic efforts.
'Die Wahrung' (the safeguarding) is the noun corresponding to the verb 'wahren' (to preserve/safeguard). 'Wahren' means to protect or preserve something, for example peace, a secret, or one's dignity.
Er versuchte, unter Druck die Ruhe zu wahren.
He tried to keep calm under pressure.
The noun 'Wahrung' (safeguarding) is almost always used with a genitive that indicates what is being protected or maintained. This structure is typical of formal or official language.
Die Wahrung der Menschenrechte ist eine wichtige Aufgabe.
The safeguarding of human rights is an important task.
'Wahrung' (safeguarding) is used for the protection of abstract values and rights. Typical combinations are 'die Wahrung der Interessen' (the safeguarding of interests), 'die Wahrung der Privatsphäre' (the protection of privacy), or 'die Wahrung der Tradition' (the preservation of tradition).
Datenschutz dient der Wahrung der Privatsphäre aller Bürger.
Data protection serves to safeguard the privacy of all citizens.
The word 'Wahrung' (safeguarding) belongs to elevated written language and is often used in official, political, or legal texts. It is rare in everyday colloquial speech.
In dem Vertrag geht es um die Wahrung der Firmengeheimnisse.
The contract concerns the safeguarding of company secrets.
perception
Wahrnehmung and Wahrung can both refer to interests. Wahrnehmung emphasizes that someone actively represents or exercises interests, whereas Wahrung highlights their protection and maintenance. Use Wahrnehmung for representation and Wahrung when an interest is to be protected.
Der Anwalt achtet auf die Wahrung der Interessen seiner Mandantin.
The lawyer makes sure that her client’s interests are safeguarded.
Der Anwalt übernimmt die Wahrnehmung der Interessen seiner Mandantin.
The lawyer takes on the representation of her client’s interests.
